CUCUMBER, ASIAN PEAR, WATERMELON SALAD W/ FETA

INGREDIENTS

1 peeled seedless cucumber, cubed

2 cups cubed seedless watermelon

2 Asian pears, cubed

1/2 cup fat-free plain greek yogurt

1 tablespoon honey

1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime rind

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

1/3 cup (3 ounces) crumbled feta (or ricotta salata, if you have it)

PREPARATION

Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine greek yogurt, honey, rind, juice, and pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.  Pour yogurt mixture over fruit mixture; toss well to coat.  Sprinkle with cheese.

Modified from a recipe by:

Jaime Harder, MS, RD

Cooking Light magazine